Performance
Valmet works close to our customers through 100 service centers. Our experts are also available remotely with the help of industrial internet technologies.
We deliver services to optimize the performance of your production process - to get the most out of the least. We offer a full range of production consumables to maximize production, minimize lifecycle costs and keep your production performance reliable. Consumable agreements are always tailored specifically for each production line.
Valmet’s process support and optimization services help maximize your process performance by utilizing our technology and automation expertise. You can achieve reduced energy and raw material costs, reduced process variability, optimized quality and production, and enhanced environmental performance.
Performance
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Avoid winder vibration with modern software and hardware tools
Some paper grades generate winder vibration. Modern tools help, such as 4-way hydraulic valves, stiffer drums with lower dynamic runout and automated controls.
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3 Questions on Refining: Interview with a Valmet Expert
Luis Gonzalez, Valmet refining expert, describes the synergy of GL&V, J&L Fiber and Valmet and customer benefits from the combined refining technology.
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Proper bearing lubrication and modernization are essential
Most bearing failures can be traced to two maintenance oversights: a lack of lubrication or the use of the wrong type of lubrication. An upgrade may be needed.
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Field Report - Why balance rolls?
Unbalanced rolls hammer at the framework of the papermachine, leading to worn journals, bearings and covers. Balancing rolls lengthens component lifetimes.
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Case Study - Larger jumbo rolls increase pressroom breaks
Larger wound roll sizes dramatically increased press breaks for an LWC mill's customer. Process analysis and Valmet small fixes provided a temporary solution.
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Field Report - Hydraulic safety before, during and after maintenance
Hydraulic maintenance should be performed by knowledgeable, trained technicians. Here are some tips for safely and efficiently working on hydraulic systems.
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Case studies: Reduce downtime with press roll maintenance
A scheduled service plan guarantees product quality and machine runnability. Case studies show downtime reduction with Valmet press roll scheduled maintenance.
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Field Report - Calendering variables, paper properties and mechanisms
Behavior of paper properties during calendering and a description of the mechanisms of compressive load, smoothness, gloss and web plasticity.
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Field Report - Supercalendering process conditions, variables and grinding recommendations
Process variables affecting SC paper production, process conditions affecting supercalender polymer roll life and calender roll grinding recommendations.
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Valmet shoe press belt continuous improvement gives proven success
An unscheduled belt change in the press section is costly. Case studies show Valmet Black Belt handles extremely high nip loads and provides long run times.